Is the Prague Go City Explorer Pass Worth It? An Honest Verdict and How to Get the Most Out of It
Is it worth it?
- Worth itWorth it for a slow week in Prague where you want 4-7 tours and attractions, like the beer experience, the TV Tower and a river cruise, spread over different days.
- Skip itNot if Prague Castle's interiors are the main event. Castle entry isn't on the Explorer, only the guided highlights tour.
- Skip itNot at 3 picks if they're cheap ones. Three small sights bought at the door can cost less than €54.
- From €54 (3 picks)
- 30 days to use
- Choose 3-7
What is The Prague Go City Explorer Pass?
You choose how many attractions to buy, from 3 to 7, out of a list of 20 Prague tours, attractions and activities. Once you make your first visit you have 30 days to use the rest, so there's no rush.
For Prague it suits a longer stay: one tour this week, the beer experience next, without a clock running.
The seller advertises savings of up to 50% compared with buying each ticket separately. Realistic with 4-7 picks of tours and paid towers.
- Price
- From €54 (3 picks, adult)
- Child (3-16)
- From €39
- Choose from
- 20 attractions
- Prague Castle entry
- Not included
How to get the most value out of The Prague Go City Explorer Pass
Spend picks on tours and the TV Tower, which cost most at the door; walk the free landmarks.
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Expect to walk into the castle buildings | The Explorer has the Prague Castle Highlights tour, not castle entry. Book the 450 CZK circuit separately if you want St Vitus, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane inside. |
| Spend a pick on the river cruise on a grey day | With 30 days, wait for clear weather; the castle views from the Vltava are the point. |
| Use it for something free | Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the castle grounds cost nothing. Keep your picks for paid entries. |
| Do the Jewish Quarter tour on a Saturday | The synagogues close on Saturdays. Pick a weekday. |
| Go up the TV Tower at midday | Go late afternoon for the light over the red roofs and the castle. |
| Head to the Žižkov TV Tower without checking how busy it is | Check the Žižkov TV Tower's live crowd level on beatthecrowd.co first. If it's busy, do another Prague sight on your pass and come back later. |
Before you set off for the Žižkov TV Tower, check how busy it is right now on beatthecrowd.co. An hour in a queue is an hour of your pass gone.
Check live crowds in Prague →Who The Prague Go City Explorer Pass is for
Good fit
- A week or longer in Prague at an easy pace
- Beer fans: the Pilsner Urquell Experience is on the list
- Families wanting Madame Tussauds, which the All-Inclusive lacks
Skip it if
- Prague Castle entry is your top priority
- You'll see everything in 1-2 days (the All-Inclusive may be better)
- You need transport (get the Prague Visitor Pass)
- From €54 (3 picks)
- 30 days to use
- Choose 3-7
What the pass covers
Choose 3 to 7 of these 20 Prague tours and attractions.
- Madame Tussauds Prague is on the Explorer but not the All-Inclusive.
- Prague Castle entry, Prague Zoo and Aquapalace are not on the Explorer. They're All-Inclusive only.
- You have 30 days from your first visit to use the rest of your picks.
The big sights
- Prague Castle Highlights tourIncludedA guided tour; castle entry itself isn't on the Explorer.
- Žižkov TV Tower observatoryIncluded
- Madame Tussauds PragueIncludedNot on the All-Inclusive version.
- IAM Illusion Art MuseumIncluded
- Jewish Quarter and Old Town tourIncluded
- Prague ZooNot includedAll-Inclusive only.
- Aquapalace PragueNot includedAll-Inclusive only.
- Story of Prague MuseumIncludedOn all Prague Go City passes. Up to €16 on its own.
Also on the pass
- Pilsner Urquell Experience with beer tasting
- Hop-on hop-off bus (24 hours)
- From €54 (3 picks)
- 30 days to use
- Choose 3-7
Pass vs individual tickets
The 3-pick pass is €54, so each pick needs to be worth €18 or more at the door. Guided tours usually clear that; small museums often don't. Price your own picks before you choose a size.
Explorer vs All-Inclusive in Prague (adult)
| Explorer | All-Inclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €54 (3 picks) | €64 (1 day) |
| Time to use | 30 days | 1-5 days in a row |
| Prague Castle entry | No (tour only) | Yes |
| Prague Zoo, Aquapalace | No | Yes |
| Madame Tussauds | Yes | No |
- From €54 (3 picks)
- 30 days to use
- Choose 3-7
Fine print
- Validity
- 30 days from your first visit; the pass must be activated within a year of purchase.
- Bookings
- Some tours need a time slot booked in the Go City app.
- Visits
- Each pick is one visit.
- Refunds
- Full refund within 90 days of purchase if the pass hasn't been activated.
Is it safe? Where people lose money
- Reassuring: The Prague Go City Explorer Pass is Go City's, resold on GetYourGuide.
- Reassuring: Refunds: Full refund within 90 days of purchase if the pass hasn't been activated.
- Watch out: Castle entry isn't on it; only the guided tour.
- Watch out: 30 days start at your first visit, not at purchase.
Where people lose money
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Buy 7 picks and use 4 | Every unused pick is lost money. Buy the number you're sure about. |
| Use a pick for the castle tour and then pay for the circuit too | If you want inside the castle buildings, compare the All-Inclusive first; it has both. |
| Queue at the Žižkov TV Tower at peak time | Check beatthecrowd.co for the Žižkov TV Tower's quiet hours before you go. |
Queuing is the easiest way to lose value in Prague. Check which sights are quiet right now on beatthecrowd.co, starting with the Žižkov TV Tower.
Check live crowds in Prague →- From €54 (3 picks)
- 30 days to use
- Choose 3-7
Alternatives
Planning your order and avoiding queues is the simplest way to get full value: see how busy Prague’s attractions are right now →
- From €54 (3 picks)
- 30 days to use
- Choose 3-7
FAQs
Does the Prague Explorer Pass include Prague Castle?
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Only the Prague Castle Highlights guided tour. Entry to the castle circuit (450 CZK) is on the All-Inclusive pass, not the Explorer.
How long do I have to use it?
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30 days from your first visit.
How much is the Prague Explorer Pass?
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From €54 for 3 picks (adult) and €39 for children aged 3-16. You can choose up to 7.
Explorer or All-Inclusive in Prague?
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Explorer for 4-7 sights over a longer stay, All-Inclusive for one or two packed days that include castle entry or the zoo.
Is Madame Tussauds on the Prague Explorer Pass?
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Yes. It's on the Explorer and Essentials passes but not on the All-Inclusive.
Can I use the Prague Explorer Pass for the zoo?
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No. Prague Zoo and Aquapalace are All-Inclusive only.